The Hofesh Shechter dance group recently performed in the Auckland Arts Festival. Shechter’s Grand Finale offered a reflection on the tragic events in Christchurch on 15 March. Shechter shared his thoughts about the tragedy in a letter to the audience members. He said, “Grand Finale is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. To our inexplicable ability to feel hope. To how . . .we prevail, we celebrate, we choose life . . . “ The video shows a montage of another of his works titled Political Mother.

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